At its best, flags can be powerful symbols. Flags can represent pride, hope, resilience, history, and the future. At the worst, they are symbols of hate and can incite fear and trigger trauma.

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Happy Friday, folks. In celebration of Juneteenth, we’ve got a big day of new releases from artists all across the diaspora. There’s some industry veterans marking a return, along with up-and-comers ...

Happy Friday, folks. Another week has come and gone, which means it’s time for a fresh batch of music from some of your favorite artists. Whether you're looking for something new to sit with this ...

If you are one of those people who just cannot get themselves to save money for a rainy day, a sou-sou may be just what you need to build up that little nest egg you have heard your girlfriends brag ...

All this month, Essence.com will present TWENTY, THE REMIX—three digital exhibits I curated celebrating excellence in the worlds of acting, art, and fashion. Continuing with a theme I love, exalting ...

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Deliberate attempts to obscure the ugliness of American history have hidden Juneteenth just out of “mainstream” culture’s frame since the holiday’s inception. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, ...

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but he will provide a way of escape” 1 Corinthians 10:13 is ...

Today, the nominations for the BET Awards 2026 have officially arrived, highlighting some of the biggest names Black entertainment. This year, Cardi B leads the field with six nominations, while ...

The job hunt has always been a stress-inducing process. It’s a never-ending cycle of apply, get rejected, apply again, complete a task, get an interview, then get ghosted. Rinse and repeat. The job ...